Es ist ein Schnee gefallen
Language: German (Deutsch) after the German (Deutsch)
Es ist ein Schnee gefallen
und ist doch nicht die Zeit,
zur schönsten Maid von allen
ist mir der Weg verschneit.
Mein Haus geht mir zu Ende,
es ist mir worden alt,
der Wind streicht durch die Wände,
mein Stüblein ist gar kalt.
Mein Lieb, lass dich's erbarmen,
daß ich so elend bin,
schließ mich in deine Arme:
so fährt der Winter hin.
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There has been a snowfall
Language: English after the German (Deutsch)
There has been a snowfall
and it is not yet time for that;
the road to the loveliest maiden of all
is completely blocked with snow.
My house is falling apart,
it has grown old on me,
the wind passes through the walls,
my little chamber is quite cold.
My love, take pity
that I am so miserable,
and take me in your arms:
then winter would depart.
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This text was added to the website: 2025-01-18
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Word count: 68